§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will hold a public consultation on animal welfare aspects of duck farming. [114255]
§ Mr. MorleyWe plan to hold a public consultation later this year on a revised welfare code for ducks.
§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the planned revision of the welfare code for duck farming, with particular reference to the provision of access to water. [114256]
§ Mr. MorleyThe revised welfare code for ducks will be subject to public consultation later this year. The provision of access to water will be one of the areas considered.